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gazed approvingly

[/ɡeɪzd əˈpruːvɪŋli/]
verb phrase
olhou com aprovação
1. looked steadily at someone or something with a positive or favorable expression, indicating agreement or admiration
She gazed approvingly at the finished artwork.
Ela olhou com aprovação para a obra de arte terminada.
2. regarded something with satisfaction and consent
He gazed approvingly at his son's academic achievements.
Ele olhou com aprovação para as conquistas acadêmicas de seu filho.
Synonyms
looked approvinglyregarded favorablysmiled approvinglynodded in approvalviewed with satisfaction
Antonyms
gazed disapprovinglylooked disapprovinglyfrowned uponregarded with disdainviewed with contempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou com aprovação
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
olhou de forma aprovadora
more informal, colloquial variant
São Paulo
olhou com aprovação
standard formal usage
Portugal
olhou com aprovação
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

gave the nod of approval
looked with a favorable eye
cast an approving glance
gave the thumbs up with one's eyes
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